nonfreeman

/nɒnfriːmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is not a freeman, often a serf or a bond servant.

“In medieval times, nonfreemen were required to provide labor or goods to their lords in exchange for protection and land use.”

2. noun

A person without the rights and privileges of a freeman, such as the right to vote or hold public office.

“The nonfreemen in the colony were excluded from participating in local governance.”

Synonyms

  • bondservant
  • serf
  • vassal

Antonyms

  • citizen
  • free person
  • freeman